Oh that reminds me it’s probably time to replace my helmet. I bought it around 2019 I think. What’s the frequency supposed to be? Like every 5 years or so?
Absolutely replace it after a crash. The manufacturers say replace every 3 to 5 years, but I’ve heard some say that they’re actually fine longer as long as the impact foam is still intact and they haven’t been stored in direct sunlight/harsh conditions.
Then again, I haven’t seen anything definitive on them being better for longer and you’ve only got one brain, so I’d err on the side of caution. If you keep an eye on Slickdeals.net, you can get some killer deals. I actually picked up a MIPS helmet that was featured in the VT helmet study for $25 a couple months ago, but even without sales you should be able to find a good one for under $100.
Oh that reminds me it’s probably time to replace my helmet. I bought it around 2019 I think. What’s the frequency supposed to be? Like every 5 years or so?
Absolutely replace it after a crash. The manufacturers say replace every 3 to 5 years, but I’ve heard some say that they’re actually fine longer as long as the impact foam is still intact and they haven’t been stored in direct sunlight/harsh conditions.
Then again, I haven’t seen anything definitive on them being better for longer and you’ve only got one brain, so I’d err on the side of caution. If you keep an eye on Slickdeals.net, you can get some killer deals. I actually picked up a MIPS helmet that was featured in the VT helmet study for $25 a couple months ago, but even without sales you should be able to find a good one for under $100.